HGV Licences
New rules to be introduced in late 2013 may mean that drivers taking HGV vehicles over short distances of no more than 50 kilometres for specific purposes such as to deliver or repair them may not need to hold a…
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Changes to RIDDOR come in to effect. HSE
Source: HSE, http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2013/hse-legislation-changes.htm?eban=govdel-press-release&cr=01-Oct-2013 RIDDOR Changes to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 1995 have been introduced that clarify and simplify the reporting requirements, while ensuring that the data collected gives an accurate and useful picture of workplace…
First Aid Changes Come in to force. HSE
Source: HSE, http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2013/hse-legislation-changes.htm?eban=govdel-press-release&cr=01-Oct-2013 The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 have been amended to remove the requirement for HSE to approve first aid training and qualifications. The change is part of HSE’s work to reduce the burden on businesses and…